After all, if the recruits were unlucky enough to be spotted by orcish forces that had infiltrated the human empire, they would most likely be killed.

"It's possible, but the probability isn't very high."

Xiao Linlin shook her head: "Your threats to them are actually very effective. Although the nobles are afraid of death, they care more about their own gains and losses. If they escape, they will have no chance to turn things around."

"Even if they want to leave, they will definitely wait for us for a while. Even if they all run away, it won't matter... as long as it doesn't affect our escape mission."

"If they escape, we'll lose a huge amount of military supplies."

Jia Zhengyi clicked his tongue. He didn't want the new recruits to run away. Their combat strength was secondary, but the supplies they brought were very important, as they were essential for building an army.

"By the way, Old Lai, are you confident you can recruit an elven army?"

As they hurried along, Jia Zhengyi looked at Lyanna again and asked her a question. Lyanna's expression darkened upon hearing this, and she gave Jia Zhengyi a cold glance. She also objected to the new form of address, and simply said, "From the perspective of my past world, the elves here are roughly equivalent to an earlier stage in human history."

“Following an older tradition and possessing a purer will, I am quite confident that I will receive some help from the spirits.”

Lyanna paused, then said softly, "For the ancient elves, bloodline was the most important thing, far surpassing humanity's understanding and pursuit of it."

"Is it equivalent to... the importance and influence of the surname Liu during the feudal period of human history?"

Jia Zhengyi tentatively inquired, but Lyanna gave him a dismissive glance and didn't bother to say anything more.

Discussing the customs and habits of the elves with humans is indeed like casting pearls before swine.

Xiao Linlin spoke softly, offering a clearer explanation for Jia Zhengyi: "It's more significant than the surname Liu. You can think of the elves in your sister's world as 'modern humans,' who have undergone changes and evolution, possessing an internally differentiated elf structure, but still recognize the status of 'purebloods' and acknowledge the possibility of 'purebloods reigning supreme.'"

"The elves in this game world are lagging behind their sister's own world in the evolution of racial structures. They are essentially [ancient humans], with more feudal ideas and traditions. They are more united and cohesive, and more obsessed with the identity of [pureblood]."

"Understood!"

Jia Zhengyi suddenly realized: "Old Lai coming here is like Liu Bang returning to the Han Dynasty! It's a complete game-changer! He can command a huge following at will!"

"More or less, but the specifics will depend on the actual situation."

Xiao Linlin nodded. Her understanding of purebloods mostly came from her conversations with Lyanna and her observations of the local NPCs. However, Lyanna was aloof and didn't reveal much about the Elven race, even when she talked to Xiao Linlin.

This might be because Lyanna doesn't really want to talk about these things; if it weren't for the team's needs, she probably wouldn't be willing to interact with the other elves.

This was Xiao Linlin's keen sense, and Su Lin also noticed it, but neither of them pursued it further.

Followers also have their own secrets and taboos; there's no need for someone to be the bad guy who exposes those secrets.

Jia Zhengyi, on the other hand, is like a naturally curious child, relentlessly asking questions until he gets to the bottom of things.

"Speaking of which..."

Jia Zhengyi suddenly spoke up, looking at Lyanna and asking, "Old Lyanna, I've always been curious about what 'pureblood' actually means. Does it refer to the purity of one's bloodline? How do you distinguish between them?"

"For example... inbreeding? So the bloodline is purer?"

As soon as Jia Zhengyi uttered these words, Lyanna abruptly stopped in her tracks, her beautiful eyes piercing Jia Zhengyi with a cold, dagger-like gaze.

The golden dagger at her waist trembled wildly, as if it might be drawn out at any moment to stab out and spew out terrifying dragon breath to express the rage in her heart.

"Radar! What nonsense are you spouting?!"

Xiao Linlin screamed, "What do you take me for? Elves are highly intelligent beings! Just like humans! The way you're asking this sounds like you're discussing a pet breed!"

"Um...sorry."

Jia Zhengyi touched his nose, lowered his head sheepishly, and knew he had asked the wrong question: "I was just curious, I misspoke, please don't be offended."

Lyanna's pretty face was already as cold as ice as she stared intently at Jia Zhengyi, making him afraid to look up and meet her gaze.

But after more than ten minutes, she took the initiative to break the silence and answer Jia Zhengyi's curiosity.

"Pureblood comes from the purest part of the world. It gave birth to the first elves. The reproduction of the elves has continued this purity. Purity flows in the blood of every elf, and [Pureblood] appears randomly."

Lyanna paused, then glanced at Su Lin: "The significance of purebloods is like that of geniuses among humans, leading a new era."

Su Lin seemed not to hear, and continued to carry Xiao Linlin as they hurried on their way.

"Oh, it's not the kind of bloodline meaning I understand!"

Jia Zhengyi suddenly realized that pure-blooded elves were geniuses among elves, and were the elves who had a better grasp of "purity", so they were regarded as natural leaders by the elves.

Lyanna gave Jia Zhengyi a cold look and didn't say anything, but it was clear that she was still angry.

"Hey, hey, don't look at me like that, you look so fierce..."

Jia Zhengyi scratched his head awkwardly and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, Lao Lai, what about the eggs Linlin asked you to hatch? Have they hatched yet?"